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Health & Science1h 45m ago

Researchers have demonstrated the first functioning nuclear clock, a device that could lead to more precise clocks and new ways to search for dark matter.

Vienna University of Technology, Northwestern University, JILA in Colorado

Who
Thorsten Schumm, Jacob Higgins
What
Researchers have demonstrated the first functioning nuclear clock, a device that could lead to more precise clocks and new ways to search for dark matter.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:05:56 GMT · 1h 45m ago
Where
Vienna University of Technology, Northwestern University, JILA in Colorado ·
Why
The nuclear clock utilizes a rare thorium nucleus as a timekeeper instead of electrons orbiting an atom, making it less susceptible to external disturbances.
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This new nuclear clock could enable more robust timekeeping devices and serve as a tool to investigate fundamental physics, including dark matter and forces beyond the Standard Model. It potentially offers greater precision than current atomic clocks over long periods.

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